AirAsia abolishes KLIA 2 fee
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AirAsia Group Bhd will cease charging the RM3 klia2 fee for all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) starting today. The klia2 fee was introduced in May 2014 to cover the additional cost created at klia2 due to the use of mandatory facilities imposed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) such as aerobridges and SITA check-in and boarding systems, compared to the low-cost carrier terminal previously.
“Following our announcement last week, we have removed the klia2 fee. We have said from the very beginning that klia2 is not fit for low-cost carrier operations, and we will be going directly to MAHB for all the extra costs they’re costing us,” AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said in a statement.
Questions & Answers
Q.When did AirAsia stop charging the klia2 fee?
When did AirAsia stop charging the klia2 fee?
AirAsia Group Bhd ceased charging the RM3 klia2 fee for all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) starting today. This decision follows an announcement made by the airline last week.
Q.Why was the klia2 fee originally introduced by AirAsia?
Why was the klia2 fee originally introduced by AirAsia?
The klia2 fee was introduced in May 2014 to cover additional costs at klia2. These costs arose from using mandatory facilities imposed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), such as aerobridges and SITA check-in and boarding systems.
Q.What is AirAsia's main concern regarding klia2's suitability?
What is AirAsia's main concern regarding klia2's suitability?
AirAsia's main concern is that klia2 is not fit for low-cost carrier operations. AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat stated they will address the extra costs incurred with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd directly.
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